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Chapter 40 Drugs - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 40 Drugs
albuterol
uses
relieves bronchospasm of asthma
inhibits release of inflammatory chemicals
facilitates mucus drainage
exercise induced asthma
administration alerts
proper administration of inhaler
adverse effects
palpitations
headache
tremor
nervousness
throat irritation
tachycardiac
dry mouth
insomnia
contraindications
hypersensitivity
Hx of cardiac disease or HTN
drug-drug interactions
beta blockers-inhibit bronchodilation effects of albuterol
Tx overdose
beta adrenergic antagonist
mechanism of action
beta2 adrenergic agonist
apratropium (Atrovent)
uses
bronchospasm
not indicated for asthma
nasal spray-relief from runny nose (no decongestion)
mechanism of action
anti-cholinergic
administration alerts
proper use of MDI
wait 2-3 minutes between dosages
avoid contact lenses
adverse effects
cough
drying of nasal mucosa
hoarseness
bitter taste
contraindications
hypersensitivity to drug, soybeans, peanut
drug-drug interactions
atropine leads to increased anticholinergic effects
montelukast (Singulair)
uses
allergic rhinitis
exercise induced bronchospasm
prophylaxis of chronic asthma
administration alerts
do not use to terminate acute asthma attacks
take drug at least 2 hours prior to exercise
adverse effects
headache
nausea
mechanism of action
leukotriene modifier
anti-inflammatory
contraindications
hypersensitivity
preexisting hepatic impairment (caution)